Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer)Ludwig van Beethoven's letters, diaries, and other writings are collected in a book called "Beethoven, The Man, and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words." The book briefly looks at this famous composer's thoughts and experiences. He talks about eerything from the music that inspires him to his health problems and personal relationships. The book is set up in the order of Beethoven's life, with each section focusing on a different time. It starts with his time as a student in Bonn and goes on through his career in Vienna, where he wrote some of his most famous pieces even though he was getting harder and harder to understand. In the book, Beethoven talks about making music, how he deals with money and personal problems, and how he gets along with his family, friends, and other artists. Overall, "Beethoven, The Man, and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words" is a fascinating and informative book for anyone interested in the life and work of this famous composer. Read More Read Less